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Study on the right to development in Morocco

Background, Objectives and Methodology Respect for human rights as an essential framework in achieving any development policy is a principle widely recognized since the Millennium Declaration adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2000. Section V of this declaration is entitled "...

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STUDY ON THE CODE OF PENAL PROCEDURE

In order to finalize its study on the Penal Code, the Advisory Council on Human Rights is conducting a study on the current Code of Penal Procedure, of 3 October 2002. It relies on a group of experts and specialists. The Council is very concerned by the Code of Penal Procedure, due to its place...

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STUDY ON THE ADOPTION OF A REDRESS MECHANISM AND FOLLOW UP OF CHILDREN'S RIGHTS IN MOROCCO

1. BackgroundThe study on the adoption of a redress mechanism and follow up of children's rights in Morocco is initiated by the Advisory Council on Human Rights (CCDH) in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and support of the International Organization of the...

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STUDY ON THE HARMONIZATION OF DRAFT PENAL CODE WITH INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS

Following-up the preparation of the draft penal code and the implementation of the Equity and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations on the upgrade of the penal policy and the criminalization of serious violations of human rights in accordance with international standards, the Advisory...

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STUDY ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING

BackgroundIn accordance with the prerogatives of the Advisory Council of Human Rights, a national institution for the promotion and protection of human rights, and by virtue with the human rights international conventions and Morocco's commitment in this area, the Council held several...

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STUDY ON PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATIONS

The Advisory Council on Human Rights (CCDH) conducted a study on “the right to peaceful demonstration". Indeed, the phenomenon of manifestations has experienced quantitative and qualitative changes in recent years. Between 1 January and 31 October, 2008, for instance, a total of 5508...

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